Larry Brooks at the New York Post feels the Rangers need to make a trade for Brad Richards before the July 1st free agent deadline…

“This is the time for the Rangers to get Richards to New York, to get him acquainted with the organization. This is the time for the club’s medical staff to conduct its due diligence. This is the time for conversations about the contract, when there is time for give-and-take and careful consideration as opposed to a few hours of sometimes panicky offers, counter-offers and ultimatums.”

Brooks suggest Sather offer the Dallas Stars the 57th-overall selection in this year’s draft for the rights to Richards.

…this does make sense. Especially on the concussion front. As Brooks states the Rangers medical staff will be able to do a full check-up giving the Blueshirts piece of mind when it comes to contract negotiations with Richards.

Larry Brooks at the New York Post feels the Rangers need to make a trade for Brad Richards before the July 1st free agent deadline…

“This is the time for the Rangers to get Richards to New York, to get him acquainted with the organization. This is the time for the club’s medical staff to conduct its due diligence. This is the time for conversations about the contract, when there is time for give-and-take and careful consideration as opposed to a few hours of sometimes panicky offers, counter-offers and ultimatums.”

Brooks suggest Sather offer the Dallas Stars the 57th-overall selection in this year’s draft for the rights to Richards.

…this does make sense. Especially on the concussion front. As Brooks states the Rangers medical staff will be able to do a full check-up giving the Blueshirts piece of mind when it comes to contract negotiations with Richards.